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Heavydrunk Records artist: Heavydrunk and Watermelon Slim - Bluesland Theme Park - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bluesland Theme Park by Heavydrunk and Watermelon Slim and it's really sweet! Opening with charging, Bluesland Theme Park, a high stepper with vaudevillian sound and Mad Dogs…
Continue Reading »Brent Laidler - Hidden Gems - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Hidden Gems, by Brent Laidler, and it has a cool, yet sophisticated approach. Opening with Latin influenced, Haba Verde, Ned Boyd on sax and Brent Laidler on…
Continue Reading »Rhythm Royale Records artist:Towner Galaher Organ Group - Brothers - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Brothers, from Towner Galaher Organ Group and it's quite good. Opening with title track, Brothers, Towner Galaher sets the rhythm with a funky snare, hi hat thing…
Continue Reading »Guitar One Records artist: John Brennan - One Way Ride - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, One Way Ride, from John Brennan, and it's a real nice set of blues rockers. Opening with Nothin' To Lose, John Brennan on vocal, slide and drums…
Continue Reading »Overton Music artist: Tomislav Goluban with Crooked Eye Tommy - Nashville Road - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Nashville Road, from Tomislav Goluban with Crooked Eye Tommy and it's a solid blues rocker. Opening with Hard Run, Tomislav Goluban on harmonica leads the way with…
Continue Reading »3Below - Live In Merida - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live In Merida, from 3Below and it's stimulating. Opening with Relamparia, Trey Gunn on Warr guitar, Alonso Arreola on electric bass and Michael Manring on fretless bass…
Continue Reading »The Dennis Spencer Group - Bluesman From Jupiter - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bluesman From Jupiter, from The Dennis Spencer Group, and it's a solid set of rocking blues. Opening with title track, Bluesman From Jupiter, Dennis Spencer on lead…
Continue Reading »Nerus Records artist: The Hitman Blues Band - Calling Long Distance - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Calling Long Distance, from The Hitman Blues Band, and it's a good mix of contemporary blues. Opening with title track, Calling Long Distance, "Hitman" Alexander on lead…
Continue Reading »Blue Canoe Records artist: Neff Irizarry - Cambio (Change) - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cambio, from Neff Irizarry, and it's vibrant guitar with hot Latin rhythms. Opening with Adelante, composer and guitar lead, Neff Irizarry leads the way with excellent fluid…
Continue Reading »JC Gardner Music artist: Gardyn Jazz Orchestra - Vinyl Brews - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Vinyl Brews, from Gardyn Jazz Orchestra and it's a full bodied beer inspired release. Opening with up tempo, Dinero de Sange', inspired by an IPA with Latin…
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